Svalbard
The “Three Crowns” Cross Country Expedition
Overview
Join us on an amazing ski expedition where you'll experience the best of Svalbard. This tour takes you through amazing fjords and mountain landscapes up to the ‘Tre Kroner’ peaks on the North side of Isfjorden. This expedition also includes a sightseeing tour in Longyearbyen, sightseeing and folklore show in Barentsburg, and one night on MS Nordstjernen. This is the ultimate summer ski experience!
See spectacular landscape of north-west Spitsbergen- Camp at different wilderness sites
- A guided expedition for all kind of levels
- Explore both day and night under the midnight sun
See spectacular landscape of north-west Spitsbergen
Camp at different wilderness sites
A guided expedition for all kind of levels
Explore both day and night under the midnight sun
Arrive to Longyearbyen, meet your guide, have a welcome briefing session to prepare for adventure from next day
Post breakfast, take a sightseeing tour of Longyearbyen, before boarding MS Nordstjernen for the day
Our ski adventure begins in Magdalenefjord
Enjoy next few days skiing through the northwestern area from Magdalenefjord to the Isfjord.
We end our ski adventure at Isfjord, where polarcikel boats transfer us back to Longyearbyen for farewell dinner
After a relaxing overnight in this Arctic town, its time to say goodbye with flight back to Oslo
MS Nordstjernen is named after the North Star or Stella Polaris, famous for helping seafarers find their way back home and the Vikings to navigate the north. Due to her classic interior and intimate size accommodating only 108 guests, her agility allows navigation of remote places with exciting landings
With wide windows, you don't miss any scenery while you relax indoors for some refreshments
With roofs over a lot of the deck space you can enjoy being outside, even in rough weather
With an aura of old Atlantic ship, All rooms and deck surfaces exhibit that old, beautiful wood
This tour will involve staying 11 nights in tents at different sites during the course of the journey, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the adventure of camp life on fresh snow! All equipments required for staying in tents will be provided. While in Longyearbyen, you can enjoy a relaxing stay before and after the expedition at the Coal Miner's Cabin, which offers you an accommodation experience of the town's miners post second world war. Rebuilt with modern but shared communal facilities, a stay here takes you back to days of a miner's life.
Travel through the spectacular landscape of the north-west of Spitsbergen. The region is a paradise for the nature enthusiast, located far from civilisation, and filled with enormous glaciers and sharp lofty mountains. During this challenging yet highly rewarding expedition, we will travel through a range of terrains, and there will be new challenges every day. Highlights will include passing the famous mountains ’Tre Kroner’ - the Three Crowns, exploring untouched areas of Haakon II Land and Oscar II Land, and the wilds of Trollheimen.
This expedition requires the participants to be physically t, as we cover 15-20 km a day pulling a pulka with equipment. Each participant should be an experienced skier and be familiar with camping outdoors in tents during the winter. We strongly recommend Nordic skiing equipment on this expedition. The participants are split into teams of two and you will each pull a pulka. The pulkas contain collective equipment such as tents, portable stoves, food and fuel for the whole trip. The pulka weighs 30-35 kg. Participants are expected to take part in setting up camp, cooking and polar bear watch during the night.
Day wise Itinerary
Day 1
Your expedition begins with your arrival to Oslo airport, where our flight is ready to take you to the northernmost settlement on earth. Once at capital of Svalbard, Longyearbyen, we will transfer to your accommodation. Your expedition guide will meet you in the reception at the Coal Miners’ Cabins. A welcome and information meeting will be held here, before we head down to our stores. Once there, we will go through the equipment, pack our pulkas and receive instructions for use of the cooking equipment, pulkas and tent. There will be time for a quick visit to the shops and adjustment of gear if required. Accommodation at Coal Miners’ Cabin is included.
Day 2
Breakfast at Coal Miners’ Cabins. Pick up at 9:00am, sightseeing in Longyearbyen. The sightseeing tour ends at the harbours, were we board MS Nordstjernen. At 4:00pm we will arrive in the Russian town of Barentsburg where we can enjoy a guided tour and the folklore show, before our voyage continues to the north.
Day 3
We arrive in Magdalenefjorden in the morning, and from here all we need are our skis and pulks. There is no set schedule for the trip; the route and tempo will be adjusted to the weather conditions and participants.
Day 4-13
Skiing in the northwestern areas of Spitsbergen, from the beautiful Magdalenefjord on the northwest corner, to the Isfjord. On our way we pass by some of the most amazing areas on Spitsbergen, including the famous mountains Tre Kroner – the Three Crowns. We ski between 15-20 km per day. If time, we will have a rest day were we will explore the mountains in the area.
Day 14
The ski expedition ends at the Isfjord around midday. We will be picked up by Polar-cirkel boats and returned to Longyearbyen. Accommodation at Coal Miners’ Cabins and a farewell dinner at 7:00pm with our guide, is included.
Day 15
The expedition is over, unless you wish to stay a little longer, and explore more of Longyearbyen and its surrounds. Thank you for the trip, and we hope to see you again soon!
Whats Included
- Meals and accommodation during the expedition
- Overnight in Longyearbyen before and after the expedition
- Return Flights between Oslo and Longyearbyen
- One night onboard MS Nordstjernen with all meals
- Shared equipment : cooking equipment, snow shovels, glacier equipment, primus, fuel
- Tent
- Sleeping mat
- Transfers to and fro start and end point of ski trip
- Experienced guide with all necessary safety equipment
- Search and rescue insurance
Not Included
- International flights
- Visa
- Mountain Skis with poles
- Personal expenses (Drinks, laundry, calls etc)
- Personal travel insurance
- Clothing and personal equipment
Special Note 
- This tour is not recommended for those with back, neck, arms or wrist issues
- Knowledge of English or one of Scandinavian languages is must for participation, so as the guide can give you directions for safety and understanding
- Adventure available for age 18 and above
- You can also upgrade your accommodation to other options available in the town – Radisson Blu Polar, Funken Lodge.
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